Daryl vs Earl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

English American African American

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Daryl Rank #2,002

Earl Rank #2,165

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Daryl or Earl more popular?

Daryl is more popular, ranked #2002 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Earl mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Daryl and Earl boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Earl is primarily a boy name.